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In this former Benedictine monastery you will find archaeology, history , art and natural history. Open:   Tue - Sun  11am - 5 pm Museum zu Allerhellgen Klosterstrasse 16 8200 Schaffhausen Tel:   +41 (0)52 633 07 77 Fax:   +41(0)52 633 07 88 Email:   admin.allerhelligen@stsh.ch Web:     www.allerhelligen.ch

A symbolic place in a magnificent setting. The point at which the four linguistic and cultural regions of Switzerland meet, the San Gothard massif, is one of the most important places in this country. The road traversing it has always been the most rapid transit route between the North and the South of Europe.  For this reason it has played a decisive role in the birth and development of the Swiss Confederation.  No other place was better designed as the Pass St Gothard Museum. It evokes, in a vivid and dynamic manner, the entire history and influence of this vital artery from the economic, political strategic and cultural aspects. A visit to the Museum will make it possible to acquire a better appreciation of when Switzerland really is.  Such as a visit is indispensable for all those who would like to understand the spirit of the country.  Going to the St Gothard is in itself a marvellous experience. The new road over the Pass, open at principle as from ...

A varied and interesting rail journey along Lake Geneva to Lausanne via Freiburg, with a visit to the Olympic Museum; the world's largest information center about the Olympic Museum; the world's largest information center about the Olympic Movement and its ideals.   You'll experience the most moving and memorable moments of the Olympic Games in vivid detail here. The Olympic Museum Bern T:   +41(0) 21 621 65 11 Web:   www.olympic.org

Switzerland's only stone museum displays rare stones from the Roman and the Renaissance period, introduces the city's stone structures and explores the art of stonemasonry Open:   May to October :  Tuesday to Saturday, 2 pm to 5 pm                                                              Sunday   10 am to 5pm Audio Tour Stone Museum Hauptgasse 60 (western entrance to the Jesuit Church) Solothurn Web:   www.steinmuseum.ch

There's plenty to see here:  the historic building, rifles, pistols, sabres, swords, uniforms and flags. The 400 suits of armour on display in the armoury room (Rustsaal) are among the highlights. Open:   Tuesday to Saturday,  1 pm to 5 pm                                  Sunday,  10 am to 5 pm Old Arsenal Museum Solothurn Zeughausplatz 1 4500 Solothurn Web:   www.museum-alteszeughaus.ch

The objects on display in this museum's magnificent rooms tell the story of how people lived in Solothurn between the 17th and 20th centuries. Open:   Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 5pm                                   Sunday 10am to 5pm Blumenstein Historical Museum Blumensteinweg 12 4500 Solothurn Web:   www.museumblumenstein.ch

On display are animals, plants and fossils from the region, as well as marvelous special exhibitions. People of all ages will have fun discovering more about nature at this museum. Open:   Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 5pm                                 Sunday 10 am to 5pm Natural History Museum Klosterplatz 2 4500 Solothurn    

The collection of Old Masters and Swiss and European art is held in high regard by art lovers. The special exhibitions present contemporary artists. Tuesday to Friday  11am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm Museum of Fine Arts Solothurn Werkhofstrasse 30, 4500 Solothurn Web:   www.kunstmuseum.so.ch

In the midst of the city, you will find works from Witz to Holbein and  Rothko in the Kuntsmuseum a massive cross - section of art history. Owing to construction work on the new extension, large sections will be closed to the public as from February 2015. Kuntsmuseum Basel St-Alban- Graben, 16 Basel Tel:   +41 (0)61 206 62 62 Web:   www.kuntsmuseumbaswel.ch

This museum was built on the site of a Gallo - Roman villa and traces the Roman history of the region. It contains artefacts found during the excavation including statuary, relics and paintings.  The remaining villa floor consisting of two remarkable mosiacs ( 97 and 25 sq. meters) is an chaeological treasure. Musee' Romain de Vallon Carignan 1565 Vallon T:   +410)26 667 97 97 Email:   contact@museevallon.ch Web:     www.museevallon.ch

The museum of Payerne is located in the former cloister of the monastery, houses the permanent collection of General Jomini, and the artist Aimee Rapin. Throughout the year, the  museum organizes expositions of the works of famous artists such as Utillo, Manessier, Le Corbusier, Hans Erni, Pietro Sarto. Open:   Mar-Sept     ma - di   10h - 12h and 14h - 18h              Oct - April   ma - di   10h - 12h and 14h - 17h Musee' de Payerne Place du Tribunal 1530 Payerne T:   +41 (0)26 602 67 04 E:   commune@payerne ch W:  www.payerne.ch

Maison de Ble' et du Pain 5, Place de l'Hotel de Ville 1040 Echallens Tel: 0041 (0)21 881 50 71 Web:   www.maison-ble-pain.com Tourist Office Lausanne Tel:   0041(0)21 613 73 73 Web:   www.lausanne-tourisme.ch

Musee National Suisse Chateau de Prangins 1197 Pragins Tel:   0041 (0)22 994 88 90 W:   www.musee-suisse.ch Tourist Office Nyon Tel:   0041 (0)22 365 66 00 W:    www.nyon.ch

Located alongside the runaway on the operational military airbase of Payerne, this museum Exposes military aircraft from the second half of the 20th century. It provides a unique opportunity to view historic aircraft and equipment, while modern fighter planes take off and land outside. Clin d'Alles, Musee de l'Aviation Militaire Base aerienne 1530 Payerne T:    +41 (0) 26 662 21 20 Email: info@clindailes.ch Web: www.clindailes.ch

The Frog Museum, also known as the Museum of Estavayer-le-Lac, displays a collection of 108 stuffed frogs in human postures depicting everyday life in the 19th century. It is the only known example in the world.The museum also houses artefacts related to the history of the city. Le Musee des Grenouilles Rue du Musee 13 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac T:   +41 (0)26 664 80 65 E:   info@museedesgrenouillesd.ch W:  www.museedesgrenouilles.ch

A <must> with its series of exhibitions on the Pre-Alps, the Alpine economy, handicrafts and applied arts. One room is dedicated to the Carthusian  monastery of La Valsainte, with a monk's cell.  The Triennial on paper is an international showcase for Musee de Charmey. Musee de Charmey Switzerland T:   +41(0)26 927 55 87 F:   +41(0)26 927 55 88 Email:   info@musee-charmey.ch Web:    www.musee-charmey.ch

It is a great joy that the Alain Bordier Foundation announces the opening of the Tibet Museum at the heart of the medieval town of Gruyeres. It is the encounter between a collector and a place:  the Tibet Museum shows the result of 30 years of passion of the art of the Himalaya. The visitor is invited to discover Buddhist Art within the framework of the renovated chapel of St. Joseph and to enjoy a selected choice of sculptures, paintings and ritual objects. Tibet Museum Fondation Alain Bordier 4 rue du Chateau 1663 Gruyeres Tel:   ++41(0)26 921 30 10 Fax:  ++41(0)26 921 30 09 Email:   info@tibetmuseum.ch Web:    www.tibetmuseum.ch

At this museum : 1   The History of Wood Carving in the Bernese  Oberland 2   Musicboxes and Souvenirs 3   Swiss Wood Carving Museum Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum Haupstrasse 111 CH 3855 Brienz Tel:   +41 33 952 13 17 Web:   www.museum-holzbildauerei.ch

Museum D'Historie naturelle De Geneve 1, Route de Malagnou 1208 Geneve Tel:   0041 (0)22 418 63 00 Web:   www.ville-ge-ge.ch/mhng Tourist Office Geneve Tel:   0041 (0)22 909 70 00 Web:   www.geneve-tourisnme.ch

Collections de La Ville de |Bellinzona The Civic Art gallery The Collection of the City of Bellinzona Temporary Expositions Museo Villa dei Cedri Piazza San Biagio Bellinzona - Ravecchia Tel:   +41(0)91 821 85 18/20 Web:   http://www.villacedri.ch